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Looking for a couple Java Mint Cigars
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Hank_The_Tank Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Dec 29 2016, 12:36 PM EST
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Looking to do a trade for a couple Java Mint Cigars. I am a huge mint fan and am really curious about this one. Willing to do a trade for a couple. I have a lot of random stuff I can trade (EPC, Padilla Habano, Padilla 1968, Obsidian Double Perfecto, LPH, Padilla La Terraza, among a few other randoms in that range).
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#2 Posted: Thu, Dec 29 2016, 12:38 PM EST
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Next time I stop by my shpo I'll look.

The mint isn't overpowering on these, not bad for a flavored. Really not bad for a RP
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Dec 29 2016, 12:45 PM EST
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Also have some Torano Noventas. ZRX1200 you generally know what I have. haha

Don't want to put anyone out, just seeing if someone has some lying around they are willing to part with. If not, I will probably just pick up a 5er, although I don't really want to spend $40-50 on 5 of them if I don't like them. Unfortunately none of the B&M's have them around me.
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#4 Posted: Thu, Dec 29 2016, 1:05 PM EST
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I found the Java mint sickeningly sweet. The regular Java was pleasant.
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#5 Posted: Thu, Dec 29 2016, 1:26 PM EST
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I only thought the original Java was alright. Just another cigar in my book. Really just want to try the Mint because I love all things Mint.
delta1 Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 12:48 AM EST
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I tried some a few years ago and was disappointed. The mint flavor I expected was not there...maybe my experience smoking menthol cigarettes many years ago set me up for the disappointment.
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#7 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 7:57 AM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I tried some a few years ago and was disappointed. The mint flavor I expected was not there...maybe my experience smoking menthol cigarettes many years ago set me up for the disappointment.


Exactly why I'm not really even into the idea of buying a 5 pack. Just want to try one or two.
cacman Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 9:40 AM EST
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Try smoking a candy bar instead.
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#9 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 10:04 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
Try smoking a candy bar instead.


If it would light and stay lit, I would probably try that. haha
delta1 Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 12:54 PM EST
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Not sure if it was the power of suggestion, but I smoked a Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 last night, and noticed a minty taste on the finish. The mint was noticeable on the finish, especially through the nose when retrohaling. Not an artificial "cool" taste like peppermint, but a vegetal mint like a mint leaf.

There have been other times when I've tasted the flavor when smoking other cigars, names that unfortunately, don't come to mind.
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#11 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 12:58 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Not sure if it was the power of suggestion, but I smoked a Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 last night, and noticed a minty taste on the finish. The mint was noticeable on the finish, especially through the nose when retrohaling. Not an artificial "cool" taste like peppermint, but a vegetal mint like a mint leaf.

There have been other times when I've tasted the flavor when smoking other cigars, names that unfortunately, don't come to mind.


Love the 1970...don't know if I noticed the mint though. I have one more resting so I will have to see.
delta1 Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Dec 30 2016, 1:40 PM EST
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It was subtle and the cigar was aged about 2 years.
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#13 Posted: Sun, Jan 22 2017, 9:43 AM EST
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Finally got to try one last night. My buddy had one buried in his humidor. It wasn't great but not bad either. I don't think I would seek them out but wouldn't turn them down either. Mint was barely there and mostly on the tongue after blowing out. Fair amount of bitter cocoa. Like a 6-7/10
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